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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witold Kotlecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by The chain gang of 1974 - Sleepwalking. Witold Kotlecinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Witold Kotlecinski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch but Kotlecinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kotlecinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Phillips coming out on top.
Kotlecinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kotlecinski.
It looks like Trevor Phillips has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Kotlecinski misses with a few strikes there.
Kotlecinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kotlecinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Trevor Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotlecinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Kotlecinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phillips is rocked!
Kotlecinski looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotlecinski lunges at Phillips with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phillips's hand.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Kotlecinski has clasped his hands together around Phillips's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Phillips seems to have got his legs back now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotlecinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlecinski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phillips tries to buck Kotlecinski off but Kotlecinski is having none of it.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Kotlecinski is chipping away with strikes.
Kotlecinski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kotlecinski working away.
Kotlecinski working the ground and pound but Phillips is defending the strikes.
Kotlecinski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Phillips tries to bench press Kotlecinski off him but Kotlecinski keeps the position.
Kotlecinski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kotlecinski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski working away.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Kotlecinski drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotlecinski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kotlecinski is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phillips gets back to half guard.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Kotlecinski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kotlecinski winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Phillips is looking to control Kotlecinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Kotlecinski has control of the leg.
Phillips is looking to control Kotlecinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Phillips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotlecinski.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kotlecinski is working away from the top position though.
Phillips is trying to stand.
Kotlecinski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kotlecinski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Kotlecinski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kotlecinski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski controlling the pace.
Kotlecinski throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Phillips moves into full guard.
Kotlecinski chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotlecinski is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Kotlecinski slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Witold Kotlecinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotlecinski circles away.
Kotlecinski digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Kotlecinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kotlecinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Phillips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kotlecinski defends it nicely.
Kotlecinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Kotlecinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kotlecinski dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Kotlecinski misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Kotlecinski moved out of range.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Kotlecinski avoids nicely.
Kotlecinski scores with a takedown into Phillips's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotlecinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlecinski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kotlecinski throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
Kotlecinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Kotlecinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kotlecinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Kotlecinski postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Witold Kotlecinski.
Phillips tries to clinch but Kotlecinski is having none of it.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut
and Kotlecinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Kotlecinski.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotlecinski is just out of range.
Kotlecinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kotlecinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kotlecinski lands with a nice combination. Phillips backs away looking to recover.
Trevor Phillips's cut is getting worse.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Kotlecinski is avoiding it.
Kotlecinski scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotlecinski moves out of range of the body kick from Phillips.
Kotlecinski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kotlecinski misses with a double jab.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kotlecinski fails to land the takedown.
Kotlecinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kotlecinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Some wild striking there from Kotlecinski.
Kotlecinski moves forwards but Phillips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phillips drives through and clinches with Kotlecinski against the cage.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Kotlecinski is trying to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling him.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Kotlecinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotlecinski is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kotlecinski is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kotlecinski down to the mat. Kotlecinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Kotlecinski is avoiding it.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kotlecinski tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kotlecinski counters with a series of strikes. Phillips will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotlecinski misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kotlecinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kotlecinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kotlecinski pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillips trying to control from half guard but Kotlecinski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Witold Kotlecinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Phillips's cut.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phillips moves to clinch but Kotlecinski breaks away
and Kotlecinski counters with a left to the body.
Phillips throws a leg kick which misses Kotlecinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kotlecinski tries to avoid it.
Kotlecinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kotlecinski throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phillips is looking to control Kotlecinski's arms but Kotlecinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phillips has his back to the cage.
Phillips is working for takedown but Kotlecinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kotlecinski blocking some punches.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Phillips will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kotlecinski up against the cage.
Kotlecinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlecinski ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Kotlecinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Witold Kotlecinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips lands a front kick.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Kotlecinski. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kotlecinski throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Kotlecinski misses with a wild combination.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Kotlecinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kotlecinski misses.
Kotlecinski misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kotlecinski, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotlecinski avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kotlecinski is keeping busy.
Phillips is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kotlecinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Kotlecinski counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Kotlecinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Witold Kotlecinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kotlecinski misses with a wild combination.
Phillips moves to clinch but Kotlecinski breaks away
and Kotlecinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotlecinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kotlecinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kotlecinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Kotlecinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Kotlecinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kotlecinski continues to drive forward.
Kotlecinski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kotlecinski blocking some punches.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kotlecinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevor Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Kotlecinski circles away.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Kotlecinski moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kotlecinski tries to escape but Phillips is in control.
Kotlecinski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kotlecinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Phillips.
I think Kotlecinski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Witold Kotlecinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jc Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Burkatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jc Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Burkatovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkatovskiy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burkatovskiy is in Bright's guard.
Burkatovskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burkatovskiy passes Bright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bright is in trouble now - Burkatovskiy has advanced to mount!
Burkatovskiy content just to control the position here.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burkatovskiy has taken his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Bright's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burkatovskiy on the ground.
I would not like to be Bright right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bright can't escape the position.
Burkatovskiy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burkatovskiy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bright with him. Bright is trying to defend but Burkatovskiy has an arm under the chin now! Bright grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Burkatovskiy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johanson needs to keep his hands up - Hayha had a free shot at his head there.
Hayha moves into range and clinches up with Johanson.
Hayha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayha jabs at Johanson's body.
Hayha pushes Johanson up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha breaks from the clinch.
Johanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johanson! Hayha lets Johanson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Johanson is rocked!
Hayha lands a slapping body shot.
Johanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayha finish him?
Johanson with a poor takedown
and Hayha counters with a right hand from hell and Johanson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Hayha!
Simo Hayha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dutch McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabastian Brittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabastian Brittle!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brittle misses with a double jab.
McQueen misses with a looping left.
McQueen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brittle.
Brittle slips a straight right by McQueen.
McQueen throws a hook but Brittle avoids it easily.
Brittle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McQueen avoids the head kick by Brittle.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brittle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Brittle moves out of range.
Brittle lands an overhand right.
McQueen misses with a series of wild punches.
Brittle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brittle misses with a few strikes there.
Brittle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Brittle misses.
McQueen throws a looping overhand right but Brittle ducks down to avoid it.
McQueen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brittle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brittle throws a looping overhand right but McQueen ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Brittle. Those never looked like landing.
McQueen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brittle misses with a hook.
McQueen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brittle is just out of range.
Brittle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McQueen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Brittle.
McQueen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brittle counters with an outside leg kick.
McQueen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brittle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brittle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Brittle misses.
McQueen swinging wildly here.
Brittle thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen looks to land a combination but Brittle avoids it well.
Brittle thuds his shin into the meat of McQueen's side.
McQueen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McQueen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McQueen jabs Brittle right on the nose. Brittle blinks but takes it well.
McQueen misses with a combination
and Brittle counters with a straight right hand.
McQueen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brittle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen slips a jab and a cross from Brittle.
Brittle tries a head kick but it misses.
McQueen lands a jab-cross combination.
McQueen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McQueen misses with a shot to the body
and Brittle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brittle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McQueen lands a jab to Brittle's midsection.
McQueen throws a hook but Brittle blocks it.
McQueen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQueen lands a slapping body shot.
McQueen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brittle eats them both and turns towards McQueen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brittle is rocked!
and McQueen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Brittle! He's just covering up as McQueen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch McQueen!
Dutch McQueen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Anderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfredo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Barbosa pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is working Anderson over against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A short left from Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Barbosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Barbosa just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Alfredo Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson wants to stall.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Anderson taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson taking a breather.
Barbosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Fred Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Barbosa cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barbosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Barbosa.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alfredo Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Barbosa!
Alfredo Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamsudin Khulagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamsudin Khulagov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Utah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shamsudin Khulagov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utah darts in looking for a takedown but Khulagov gets double underhooks and turns Utah into the cage.
Utah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khulagov prevents it.
Khulagov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Utah can't fight it off and eventually Khulagov manages to take the fight to the floor. Utah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Utah working a defensive guard here.
Khulagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Utah is retaining full guard.
Khulagov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khulagov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Utah is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Khulagov yanks on the arm and Utah is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Khulagov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shamsudin Khulagov!
An out of breath Shamsudin Khulagov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wyll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Wyll will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zlatko Zahovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wyll!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Zahovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zahovic. Wyll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zahovic is out of range.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyll but Wyll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zahovic moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Zahovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zahovic.
Wyll takes a shot to the head.
Zahovic looking for a takedown.
Zahovic successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zahovic looking to control.
Zahovic pulls Wyll in close to prevent any damage.
Zahovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyll wants to control from the top but Zahovic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wyll being controlled here momentarily.
Wyll trying to control but Zahovic is working from the bottom.
Wyll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zahovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lee Wyll hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zahovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyll was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahovic.
Zahovic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zahovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic clinches with his opponent.
Wyll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wyll blocks an uppercut.
Wyll gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zahovic regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic working for a triangle but Wyll defends it easily.
Wyll tries to stand but Zahovic is controlling from the bottom.
Zahovic working a defensive guard here.
Wyll wants to control from the top but Zahovic keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zahovic is keeping the position for now.
Zahovic looking for a triangle here. Wyll is fighting it but it looks tight! Zahovic pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wyll is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zlatko Zahovic!
An out of breath Zlatko Zahovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Zumo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zumo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Zumo shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws the left hand but Zumo avoids the punch easily.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zumo takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Allen.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Zumo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zumo is rocked!
Allen jabs Zumo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zumo is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Zumo moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Zumo slips under a jab.
Zumo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zumo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Zumo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zumo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen Throws a clean left jab. Allen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Zumo's chin! Zumo crumbles to the ground and Allen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Allen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Allen!
Mike Allen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumas comes to the cage accompanied by The Writer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandre Dumas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dumas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koch.
Koch lands with a nice body kick.
Koch tries to score with a low kick but Dumas moves his leg out of the way.
Koch swings for the body but Dumas moves out of range.
Dumas darts in trying to clinch
and Koch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koch connects with a leg kick. Dumas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dumas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dumas is trying to pull guard but Koch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dumas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dumas wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacob Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dumas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koch.
Dumas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dumas fails to land the takedown.
Dumas checks a low kick from Koch.
Dumas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koch.
Koch throws a body punch but Dumas moves out of range.
Koch scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch is looking to chop away at Dumas's legs.
Koch throws a head kick that Dumas semi-blocks.
Koch tries to work over Dumas's front leg with a kick but Dumas checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands an overhand right.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koch throws a poor cross that misses
and Dumas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dumas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
Dumas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexandre Dumas just wasn't active enough.
Koch wants to land a leg kick but Dumas is out of range.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Dumas moves out of range easily.
Jab from Koch.
Dumas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dumas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dumas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dumas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dumas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koch stacks Dumas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koch!
Dumas is looking to regain half guard here but Koch keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch taking a breather here.
Dumas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Koch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dumas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dumas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koch lands a nice hook to Dumas's body. Dumas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dumas checks it well.
Dumas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dumas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas is keen to just control but Koch is a slippery customer.
Koch tries to get to full guard but Dumas has control of the leg.
Dumas is keen to just control but Koch is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexandre Dumas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dumas tries to close the distance and clinch but Koch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dumas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dumas rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Koch misses
and Dumas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koch!
Dumas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch is staying active underneath Dumas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koch is concentrating on defense, preventing Dumas from advancing position.
Dumas wants to take a breather but Koch is having none of it.
Dumas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koch defends it well.
Koch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dumas seems to be working for a kimura but Koch defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dumas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koch keeps working.
Dumas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koch is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koch has Dumas pulled in close to control his posture.
Dumas wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Koch working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumas wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexandre Dumas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koch throws a chopping leg kick but Dumas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koch misses with a straight left.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dumas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koch defends it well.
Koch is doing well to control the position and prevent Dumas from advancing to side control.
Dumas seems to be working for a kimura but Koch defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dumas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dumas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Dumas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dumas trying to control but Koch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas avoids the attempt from Koch to control.
Dumas goes for an armbar but Koch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Koch.
Koch wants to pass the guard but Dumas is keeping the position.
Koch wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas working a defensive guard but Koch passes into half guard.
Dumas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koch pulls his head out easily.
Koch passes to side control.
Dumas prevents Koch from improving position.
Dumas tries to improve position but can't.
Dumas wants to control but Koch postures up.
Dumas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koch controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas stops Koch from passing to mount.
Koch wants to control but Dumas is keeping him busy.
Dumas tries to bench press Koch off him but Koch keeps the position.
Koch advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koch looking to control but Dumas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandre Dumas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dumas has worked his arm free - good work by Dumas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexandre Dumas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dumas darts in looking for a takedown but Koch gets double underhooks and turns Dumas into the cage.
Dumas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumas's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch manages to break the clinch.
Koch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koch thumps Dumas with a low kick.
Koch misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dumas fails to land the takedown.
Koch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dumas.
Koch cracks the inside of Dumas's front leg.
Koch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koch cracks the inside of Dumas's front leg.
Alexandre Dumas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dumas will feel that in the morning.
Dumas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dumas tries to clinch up.
Koch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dumas slips a straight right by Koch.
Dumas shoots in looking for a takedown. Koch tries to sprawl out of it but Dumas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumas moves in looking to clinch but Koch pushes him off.
Koch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dumas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dumas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has an Americana. Koch didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dumas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dumas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexandre Dumas!
Alexandre Dumas is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Alexandre Dumas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Junkman's Song. Belliveau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We will rock you. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belliveau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanford rushes Belliveau and presses him up against the cage.
Belliveau stalling against the cage.
Sanford presses Belliveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belliveau cracks Sanford with a nice body shot.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Belliveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Belliveau lands.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Belliveau circles away.
Sanford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belliveau.
Sanford clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau lands a left hand.
Belliveau pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanford seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Belliveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanford tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Sanford ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belliveau. That's going to slow Sanford down.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Belliveau.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belliveau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanford tries to clinch but Belliveau is having none of it.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Sanford tries to clinch up
and Belliveau counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belliveau breaks from the clinch.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanford tries to move into range but Belliveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanford is struggling to control the position.
Belliveau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belliveau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut.
Belliveau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Belliveau misses its intended target.
Sanford tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Sanford closes the distance and pushes Belliveau back into the cage.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Belliveau is trying to force a seperation but Sanford has the dominant position.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Belliveau circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanford wants to clinch but Belliveau slips to the side
enabling Belliveau to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Belliveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
Fred Sanford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
Belliveau swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Belliveau scores with a leg kick.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Belliveau thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanford takes the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Belliveau manages to break the clinch.
Belliveau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanford is looking to clinch but Belliveau is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanford's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a hook.
A big right from Belliveau misses.
A jab lands there for Belliveau.
Sanford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belliveau lands a slapping body shot.
Sanford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belliveau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Belliveau throws a hook but Sanford blocks it.
Belliveau throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau slips a jab and a cross from Sanford.
Sanford lands a jab to Belliveau's midsection.
Belliveau swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belliveau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belliveau keeps the fight on the outside.
Belliveau lands with a straight right. Sanford didn't see that one coming.
Belliveau tries to land a leg kick but Sanford saw it coming and moves away.
Sanford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belliveau.
Sanford closes the distance but Belliveau moves to the side
and Belliveau counters with an inside leg kick.
Steve Belliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belliveau.
Sanford throws a one two combo.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Belliveau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Belliveau slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford is working Belliveau over against the cage.
Belliveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belliveau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanford doesn't seem bothered though.
Belliveau swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Sanford slips a straight right by Belliveau.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Belliveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Belliveau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanford to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Sanford blocks a leg kick.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Belliveau throws a low kick, looking for Sanford's leg but Sanford calmly moves out of range.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Belliveau connects with a high kick.
Sanford throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanford takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Sanford darts in trying to clinch
and Belliveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Sanford - just one landing.
Sanford slips a jab from Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Sanford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Belliveau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanford tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau stalling.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford stalling against the cage.
Belliveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belliveau dips to his left and cracks Sanford with an uppercut!
Belliveau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Belliveau.
Sanford is looking to wear down Belliveau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Belliveau breaks the clinch.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford drops his hands momentarily and Belliveau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Belliveau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belliveau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
A jab from Belliveau does it's job there.
Sanford takes one to the chin there.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belliveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Belliveau keeps it at a distance.
Belliveau throws a hook but Sanford avoids it easily.
Sanford doesn't manage to clinch there - Belliveau circles away.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford misses with a straight left.
Belliveau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belliveau scores with a hook.
A big left from Belliveau misses.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanford.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Belliveau.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanford tries to clinch there but Belliveau circles away.
Jab from Sanford.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau throws a looping overhand right but Sanford ducks down to avoid it.
Belliveau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Belliveau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanford is looking to clinch but Belliveau is avoiding it.
Belliveau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanford if he has to take too many more of those.
Belliveau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanford.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belliveau counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanford is rocked!
Belliveau circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sanford to the canvas! Sanford doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Belliveau keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau! Steve Belliveau retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Steve Belliveau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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